After Su Xinghai broke through, Li Xuancang gave him the Abyss-Rending Dragon-Soul Spear to use.
All seven of his subordinates now possessed earth-grade divine weapons, and their combat strength soared.
Not long after their breakthroughs, Wang Xiaoniu and the others also entered seclusion one after another, preparing to break through to the Astral Qi Realm.
"Marquis, Dong Linghui has arrived."
Someone came to report.
"Show him in."
Led by a personal guard, Dong Linghui soon arrived.
"Greetings, Marquis."
"Brother Dong, no need for such formality."
After taking a seat, Dong Linghui went straight to the point. "Marquis, I have already contacted the formation master Shangguan Hong. He is willing to set up a grand formation for you."
Since Li Xuancang wanted to set up a formation at the Guard Commander's Estate, he had asked the Blackbird Merchant Association to help find a formation master.
At this point, Dong Linghui hesitated, seemingly wanting to say something but holding it back. "However..."
Li Xuancang asked, "Does he have some condition?"
"Marquis, your gaze is truly keen. Nothing can escape your discerning eyes."
After flattering him, Dong Linghui continued, "Master Shangguan wishes for you to kill the third chief of Mulin Stockade. In return, he will do everything in his power to set up the formation for you."
Hearing this, Li Xuancang did not reply at once and fell into thought.
He had heard of Mulin Stockade. Located in the Qilian Mountains, it was a renowned bandit force throughout the land.
They lived by plunder and acted with utter impunity. They even dared rob Imperial Court tax revenues and the resource sites of other major powers.
"Agreed. Master Shangguan may come and set up the formation now. I will bring him the head of Mulin Stockade's third chief."
If he had been asked